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Familial intussusception.

M D Stringer1, S J Holmes

  • 1Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, Carshalton, England.

Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|November 1, 1992
PubMed
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A family experienced recurrent acute ileocolic intussusception across three generations. This suggests a potential genetic predisposition and anatomical basis for this childhood condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric surgery
  • Medical genetics

Background:

  • Intussusception is a common surgical emergency in infants and young children.
  • Recurrent intussusception occurs in a small percentage of cases.

Observation:

  • A father and his two sons presented with recurrent acute ileocolic intussusception during childhood.
  • The affected individuals experienced multiple episodes of the condition.

Findings:

  • The familial occurrence suggests a possible genetic component influencing susceptibility to intussusception.
  • An underlying anatomical variation may contribute to the recurrent nature of the condition in this family.

Implications:

  • Further research into the genetic and anatomical factors of intussusception is warranted.
  • Genetic counseling may be beneficial for families with a history of recurrent intussusception.